Testimonials — The Whitespace Group.

Let the people speak.

"When you have tried everything and really need some new perspective...Mike is who those of us who are good at this work, turn to."

Michelle Guobadia, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
"Mike’s unique combination of industry experience matched with his ability to facilitate deeper conversations with leaders sets him apart. He helps leaders look past cosmetic issues and right into the heart of the problem, thereby allowing for more effective problem-solving and future planning."

John Mountz, East Carolina University
"I had heard great things about Mike and the quotes from those that had worked with him previously did speak volumes. Mike's personality, along with his knowledge, allows him to build trusting relationships quickly so he can dig into the real issues at hand."

Sydney Stephan, Ohio University
"Mike’s work has availed a cornucopia’s worth of illuminating information. I feel we are now able to extract a strategic plan that marries the perspective and feedback given by our stakeholders, with the vision of the executive level of our institution."

Ron Atkinson, University of North Texas
"I would highly recommend working with Mike – he is incredibly detail-oriented, a straight shooter, and will challenge participants in a way that they likely have not experienced before. Mike is the most professional and collaborative partner I have worked with."

Kirby Fitzpatrick, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
"Mike has a depth of knowledge and an educational style that allows him to reach a wide audience and bring them together. His presentation style engages the audience with the content he develops and they come away with a deeper understanding of how to become better leaders and better organizations."

Bob Dudolski, Texas State University
"Mike's approach to this project was different than the majority of facilitators we've used because he took time to truly understand the project and our community. He is a fantastic facilitator and did a great job of being authentic and honest with our men which helped him to create rapport with them in a way he could challenge them to think critically."

Josh Welch, University of Georgia
"If you're looking for someone who doesn’t just deliver a message but makes a meaningful impact, Mike is the right choice. I knew I was going to get a strong speaker with an important and carefully crafted message - what I also got was a partner who truly understood our challenges and spoke directly to them. His depth of preparation and the level of customization in his delivery exceeded my expectations."

Viancca Williams, Ph.D., Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
"When new state laws created a critical and timely need on our campus, Mike was the very first person I thought of to assist us in navigating the new normal. I am grateful for his curriculum that was grounded in relevant data and learning outcomes as well as a pedagogy and approach tailored specifically for our students. Mike's expertise and engagement moved us beyond meeting legal requirements to transformational student learning and behavior."

Laura Osteen, Ph.D., Tulane University
"I’ve known Mike for years and he’s always been an energetic and engaging speaker. He is well versed in corporate leadership and team building so he was the best person for this speaking role."

Ashlee Canty, Ph.D., Cambium Assessment
"I was particularly impressed with the care he took to understand the context for our specific institution. He consistently asked questions and wasn't afraid to clarify what was being shared. It also exceeded my expectations when on the day of the workshop, he was able to adapt in the moment for timing, examples shared, and responses to questions. It was great!”

Lindy Wagner, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
I had the privilege of sitting in each session and commented to my staff that it was like watching a master's class in effective facilitation. With each group and each setting, Dr. McRee adjusted his tone, style, and approach based on the needs of the audience providing valuable content and even more valuable connection among each of his audiences through his catered approaches.

Christopher Jefferson, University of Missouri